Chapter 106 The Prodigal Son Returns (Part 3)
Perhaps Dong Yexi's gaze was too obvious and was noticed by Chris Wynyard. She turned slightly towards Dong Yexi and showed a charming smile.
Dong Yexi gave her a stiff smile in return.
Why is she smiling at me? Does she know me? Oh my god, I'm scared!
Fortunately, Chris's gaze didn't linger on him for long. After laughing, she walked straight towards the holiday villa area, followed by an assistant who helped her pull the suitcase.
Only after the people had gone away did Dong Yexi relax. It seemed that the other person was just smiling out of courtesy, without any meaning.
Higashino Hiroshi returned his gaze to the Metropolitan Police Department officials who had come with him: Odagiri Toshirō, Kuroda Heibei, and the retired Matsumoto Kiyonaga. Besides Kuroda Heibei, the other two had brought their families, apparently coming for a banquet.
What else could they do? They wouldn't be here to investigate, would they? Then they wouldn't be needed.
Dong Yexi couldn't help but pat his cheeks, forcing himself not to think too much.
As a member of his uncle's family, his mission today was to help greet guests at the dock. He hadn't dared to approach Vermouth just now, but now he couldn't forget to say hello.
Although they didn't know how the second uncle knew them, they all looked at Dong Yexi with kind eyes, treating him as their own junior.
"Oh, right." Odagiri Toshiro suddenly remembered something, "Director Hakuba couldn't come due to work reasons, but he asked his son to come with us." He turned around and waved behind him, and a handsome young man with brown hair and red eyes walked over.
Dong Yexi almost couldn't hold back the smile on his face.
Who are you talking about? Director Bai Ma's son? Isn't that Bai Ma's detective?
The young man stopped in front of Dong Yexi and politely extended his hand, saying, "Hello, my name is Bai Ma Tan."
Dong Yexi shook his hand slightly stiffly and said, "Hello." Then he quickly let go.
I don't know if Bai Ma Tan has been in the UK for too long, but he can't stop praising people: "Master Dongye is indeed a rising star in the medical field. He is indeed a handsome man."
Dong Yexi: Who? Me?
Bai Ma saw the doubt in his eyes and said with a smile, "Master Dongye, there's no need to be so modest. Your reputation for bravely saving your brother in a critical moment has already spread, and everyone is very curious about your medical skills."
What he said sounded too exaggerated, so Dong Yexi could only pretend to be embarrassed and get away with it.
Bai Ma Tan seemed very interested in him and wanted to chat with him more. He suggested: "Why don't you pick a room that suits you and take a rest before the party starts?" There is also Second Uncle's bachelor party tonight, and everyone will probably play until very late.
Bai Ma Tan thought about it and decided to go and rest first and then talk to him in detail later.
After they left, a sea breeze blew by and Dong Yexi couldn't help shivering.
Hattori Heiji didn't come, but Hakuba Tan came, and Edogawa Conan hasn't arrived yet... these two days will definitely not be peaceful.
Before the sun completely set, the last cruise ship arrived at the pier. Hatori Yuiichi, Maori Kogoro and others were on the ship.
Shizue Hatori was lying on the railing of the deck. When he saw him standing on the shore, he immediately waved to him. After the boat stopped, he quickly pulled his brother to his side.
"Are all these boats owned by Brother Higashino?" asked Seiji Hatori curiously.
"Of course not." Dong Yexi bent down slightly to explain, "These are all rented by my second uncle. Including this small island, he just rented it for a wedding."
"Wow!" Hatori Shizue exclaimed. Even if he had never been exposed to the outside world, he knew that renting an island would cost a lot of money.
Brother Dongye is really rich.
Hatori Yuiichi and Higashino Hiroshi couldn't help laughing when they saw his exaggerated expression.
"I might be busy these two days, so you can take Jing Er out for some fun. If you need anything, just give me a call."
Hatori nodded slightly: "Okay."
It's like a father who takes care of the kids alone while his wife goes out to work.
Afterwards, Maori Kogoro, who was one step behind Hatori Shizueji, congratulated Higashino Hiroshi as soon as he got off the boat: "Congratulations!"
Dong Yexi was at a loss for words and said, "Thank you very much. But I should tell my second uncle about this."
"Same, I'll say it again later." Kogoro Mouri seemed a little excited today, and he was very active.
Kisaki Eiri, who was walking beside him, rolled her eyes at him, then walked past him to Dong Yexi and said with a smile, "It's been a while since we last met. How have you been lately?"
Dong Yexi said with a smile: "Of course. Actually, I should have taken the initiative to find you."
Kisaki Eri smiled and shook her head: "Even if you come, I don't have time to entertain you."
"Of course not. Auntie Yingli is a legend in the legal profession. She must be very busy." Dong Yexi said, "Just take a good rest for the next two days. I'll come to see you when I'm free."
Kisaki Eri nodded happily.
Mao Lilan and Suzuki Sonoko also greeted him with a smile.
"So you came with Xiaolan." Dong Yexi said to Suzuki Sonoko, "Your parents and sister have arrived a long time ago. I didn't see you, so I thought you were not coming."
Suzuki Sonoko waved her hand: "They go their way, I go mine." She took Mao Lilan's arm affectionately, "I still have to wait for Xiaolan~"
The two smiled at each other and became close friends.
Edogawa Conan: Stare——
Higashino Xi glanced down and saw that the jealous girl was already giving Suzuki Sonoko a "death stare", but she herself did not notice it.
Maybe because her line of sight was too low, she couldn’t feel it (laughs).
Seeing Conan like this, Dong Yexi wanted to scare him again. He deliberately said, "Everyone, after you pick your rooms, go to the party early. There are many celebrities coming today, including the international actress Chris Wynyard."
Maori Kogoro said in surprise, "Chris Wynyard?! The very beautiful and famous American movie star?"
Kisaki Eri frowned and coughed twice, and Mouri Kogoro shut up awkwardly.
"Yes," Higashino nodded. He also noticed that Conan wasn't surprised by the news and remained calm. Even Maoli Ran and Suzuki Sonoko were more excited than he was.
Dong Yexi's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he had known Vermouth was coming here? Could it be that Vermouth was really here on a mission?
Higashino Hiroshi's attention was focused on Edogawa Conan, but he didn't notice that Hatori Yui's expression became unnatural for a moment.
Hatori Yui lowered his eyes in thought: "Chris Wynyard, this is my aunt's public identity. Why is she here?"
They were led by a waiter to the resort to choose a room. Hatori Yui, holding her brother's hand, thought about finding a chance to see her aunt.
There were many single-family villas in the resort, and usually people who knew each other would share one. The Hatori brothers lived with the Mori family. Suzuki Sonoko also "abandoned" her family and moved in.
Higashino's mission for the day was over. He wanted to find his second uncle to ask how he knew Chris, but he couldn't find him. Finally, he learned from his eldest son, Fujiwara Hisashi, that his second uncle was having an affair with his future second aunt.
Higashino Hi: ...
Seeing his hesitant expression, Fujiwara smiled and said, "I didn't expect my father to be so interested in this girl. It seems like true love." He reminded him, "Anyway, my father will definitely attend the bachelor party tonight. You can go there and wait for him."
Fujiwara Hisashi was right. His uncle didn't show up until the party started. However, his future aunt didn't show up with him, saying she needed to get enough sleep and look great tomorrow.
The "singles' party" was mostly attended by young people or close friends of Second Uncle. Second Uncle's friends of the same age were generally leaders in their respective fields, so the younger generation didn't dare to act rashly. Therefore, the scene wasn't particularly chaotic; everyone just sat together, ate, drank, danced to the music, and occasionally swam a few laps in the pool.
Dong Yexi saw Chris at first sight. She was wearing a sexy black bikini and holding a wine glass. She was surrounded by a group of men and women who were crazy about her. Chris always kept a polite smile and responded to them from time to time.
It seems that being a big star is not that easy, Dong Yexi thought.
Then, Dong Yexi noticed that his second uncle had temporarily left his seat, so he ran over, stretched out his hand to pull him to the corner, and asked in a low voice: "Second uncle, how did you know Chris Wynyard?"
Second Uncle was stunned. He looked in that direction and could only see the backs of a group of people's heads. He smiled and said, "Chris, we've known each other for a long time. I met her on the beach when I was traveling in Hawaii. At that time, I didn't know she was a big star, I just thought she was stunningly beautiful. Then I took advantage of my situation and got to know her." As he spoke, a hint of nostalgia appeared in his eyes.
Higashino Xi: ...Why does it sound so frivolous?
Second Uncle glanced at him, hooked his arm around his neck and whispered, "Why? Want to meet her? Do you want Second Uncle to introduce her to you?"
Dong Yexi instantly shook his hair and said, "No, no, I'm just curious."
He doesn't have the courage, nor the luck.
Second Uncle saw right away that he was scared. He rolled his eyes and said, "You're not brave like ours at all. When your aunt was young, she would go to the flower street and bring back the most handsome one."
Dong Yexi: ...I want to shut my second uncle up, he doesn’t want to hear the elders’ secrets!
"How about I introduce Chris to your brother?" The second uncle thought for a moment and said, "Or the fourth brother would be fine too."
Dong Yexi shook her hair again and said, "No, no. We all have free love in our family, and they won't listen to you. Also, Chris is a foreigner, and there might be a lot of incompatibility between us."
The second uncle exclaimed in astonishment, "Tsk, I was just thinking, with Chris's looks, it's a shame she didn't come to our house. Forget it, the fourth brother and your brother are both unlucky."
Dong Yexi: ...Who would dare to take this blessing!!!
Second Uncle gave up on the matchmaking and walked into the venue regretfully, and started drinking with his friends again.
Although he knew that his second uncle and Chris just met through casual chatting, Dong Yexi was not completely relieved.
There is a saying that "high-end hunters often appear as prey", and Vermouth is an excellent hunter.
What if her acquaintance with her second uncle was her plan?
So just keep your eyes on her.
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from his legs: "What are you doing here? Why aren't you with Hatori-nii?"
Higashino Xi looked down and saw that it was little Conan.
"I've been busy and was just about to come play with you guys." He took Conan's little hand and walked to the table where Mouri Ran and the others were.
But Hatori was not there.
Mao Lilan explained: "Hatori-senpai accompanied Shizue to eat a little, and then said he would send him back to sleep. He will come over after Shizue falls asleep."
Dong Yexi nodded. He observed Chris out of the corner of his eye while listening to their small talk.
At this time, Bai Ma Tan came to their table. "Master Dongye, you are here. I have been looking for you for a long time."
Dong Yexi: "...Just call me Dong Yexi."
Bai Matan sat down next to him and said, "That feels a bit rude." He thought for a moment and said, "I'll just call you senior."
Dong Yexi: "...It's up to you."
Hakuba Tan turned his gaze towards Mao Lilan and Edogawa Conan and said with a smile, "Long time no see, both of you."
Mao Lilan responded with a smile. And Edogawa Conan twitched his mouth a few times and said, "When did you return to your country?"
Bai Ma Detective said, "Just two days ago. There haven't been many cases in Japan recently, so I stayed in the UK for a while."
Higashino: Are you talking nonsense? No case? Then what is it that has me so nervous all day?
In fact, what Bai Ma Tan meant was that no one sent him an invitation or challenge letter for no reason, and his main battlefield was in the UK, so he didn't pay much attention to the domestic situation.
Conan Edogawa found his words harsh, as if what he said in the country was just a minor incident. He immediately began to explain the recent events to Hakuba Tan.
Hakuba's reaction was indifferent until he heard about Kaito Kid, then he became interested.
A while later, when the two of them were arguing heatedly about a certain method of committing a crime, Dong Yexi suddenly interrupted and said, "I have a code here. It is said that only people with extraordinary IQ can decipher it."
It was when he heard the two of them discussing a death message that he remembered the garbled code his mother had left him.
Edogawa Conan and Hakuba Tan immediately turned to look at him and said in unison: "Tell me about it."
Dong Yexi pulled a pen and a memo pad from his pocket, scribbled a string of numbers and letters, and handed it to them, challenging them with a challenge: "How about a race to see who can solve it first?" He only wrote the first line, and would follow up with the rest once someone solved it. Or he could simply ask different people to solve the code.
The two detectives' competitive spirit was easily aroused, and they looked at each other. Edogawa Conan said, "Do you want to compete?"
Bai Ma smiled and said, "Solving puzzles is what I'm best at."
Edogawa Conan raised his chin: "I'm good at everything."
There seemed to be tension between the two of them, and the atmosphere became tense.
Then, a puzzle-solving competition began.
Ten minutes later...
Edogawa Conan and Hakuba Tan both looked solemn.
Bai Ma Tan murmured, "That's interesting."
Maori Kogoro, who was watching, also became interested and said, "Let me see it too." He took the note and looked at it, but quickly gave up. "Isn't this just gibberish? I can't understand it at all."
Dong Yexi assigned the detectives a difficult task, and soon he noticed that Chris had left the table. He quickly excused himself to go to the bathroom to see if she had any other tricks.
However, Chris seemed to know that someone was following her. She dodged left and right to avoid the crowd and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Dong Yexi could only stand there and stare blankly.
He was quite impressed with himself for being able to lose such a big person.
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